To be eligible to apply for a Scholarship based on financial need, you must prove that you are in financial hardship.
You can demonstrate this by completing the Statement of Financial Need form.
To demonstrate financial hardship with proof of Centrelink payments, you must be receiving a Centrelink income support payment by the census date of the semester in which the scholarship award is made.
You will need to provide your Centrelink Registration Number (CRN) and authorise the UWA Coursework Scholarships Office to access your details. You can do this by completing the Centrelink Declaration section (page 3) of the form.
If you are not receiving Centrelink payments, you will still need to submit the Statement of Financial Need form with your scholarship application, along with a letter of ineligibility from Centrelink (Centrelink support can be applied for online).
Unsuccessful applicants will receive notice of the ineligibility for income support payments, which is to be submitted with their application. You will need to complete the Income Details section (page 2) of the form.
Once you are shown the scholarships that you are potentially eligible for, review the scholarship details to determine whether there are additional requirements, such as an interview or personal statement.
Needs Based Scholarships
Where possible, ensure you submit documentation to support your answers. For example, if applying based on a medical condition, you should provide medical certificates to support your circumstances.
Personal Statements
Some scholarships require personal statements as part of the application process. Ensure you read the conditions document to understand the required statement and remain within the word limit.
Make sure all information is accurate, true and complete.